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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,197.96, 34,781.79 and 15,276.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,197.96, 34,781.79 and 15,276.49 is: 22,904.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,197.96 : 34,781.79 = 15,276.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,197.96/34,781.79 = 15,276.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,197.96x = 34,781.79 × 15,276.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,197.96x = 531,343,667.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,343,667.12/23,197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,904.76

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